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Local
Ruling Relief
En busca del alivioLos nueve necesitaban moverse.Tal fue el mensaje de los inmigrantes y defensores que se reunieron el jueves 14 de enero, implorando al máximo tribunal del país...
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Education
Generation St. George
Generación St. GeorgeEstos estudiosos van con el Santo.Una asociación única entre una escuela de medicina de las Indias Occidentales y el sistema NYC Salud + Hospitales está ayudando a...
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Arte
Setting the stage
Preparando el escenarioLong before the award-winning musical, they were bringing their own Hamiltons to Broadway. For the past decade, low-income families have been provided...
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Local
Magic in the Morning
Magia por la mañanaPor lo general es la multitud de buscadores de ofertas los que causan que las tiendas abran sus puertas temprano...
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Education
The Meaning of Mom
El significado de una madreAmerican Mothers (AMI) has launched its 2016 National Fifth Grade Essay Contest. AMI, a non-profit organization that aims to honor mothers...
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Health
It’s Not About You. Protect Them.
No se trata de usted, protéjalos.When you vaccinate against flu, you don't just protect yourself. You protect your family and everyone around you who is vulnerable...
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Arts
Hip at home
Hip en nuestra casaThe holiday season is a time when familiar traditions come alive. Last year at the United Palace, seeds for a new holiday tradition were sown, by adding a modern...
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Arts
Beaming bright with Beacon Rayo brillante en Beacon
Carlos Castillo was drawn to the light at an early age. He was 14 years old when he began to volunteer at his Beacon afterschool program. The programs are offered at school-based community centers that serve children, youths and adults...
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Education
Seeking parity on the play
Buscando igualdad en el juegoRafaela Vivaldo no está sorprendida de que su hijo siga fallando la prueba. No ha logrado aprobar el reporte de acondicionamiento físico estudiantil...
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Arts
Going for The Guys Abriendo en Broadway
It’s coming to Broadway. The Guys, an off-Broadway play by Anne Nelson and directed by Hannah Ryan, Associate Director of the 2015 Tony Award winner The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, is making its way to Broadway – at Manhattan College...
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Education
Growing Bookworms Creando ratones de biblioteca
De una forma u otra, como seres queridos y tutores, tenemos mucho que ofrecer que pueda inspirar a nuestros hijos a amar la lectura. Algunos de mis recuerdos más preciados incluyen escuchar historias de mi padre sobre su país natal, España....
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Arts
Hamilton High
Preparatoria HamiltonSchool just got a new rap. A recently announced collaboration will provide 20,000 city high school students with the hottest ticket in town – the musical Hamilton.
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Education
Next for the nest
Las siguientes en el nidoEsta cigüeña tiene mucho en juego. Las mujeres embarazadas de bajos ingresos del Bronx están recibiendo servicios y recursos muy necesarios...
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Education
Counting down, and looking up En cuenta regresiva y levantando la mirada
Size matters. A recent survey conducted by the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) found that the number of oversized classes in New York City’s public schools has shrunk. As announced by UFT President Michael Mulgrew earlier this month, the number of overcrowded classes...
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Education
On PACE De paso con PACE
Talleres de información sobre escuelas primarias en toda la ciudad para Dotados y Talentosos (G&T por sus siglas en inglés); de los programas G&T del distrito del Bronx...
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Arts
First in flight El primero en volar
Rafael Ferreras nunca se consideró uno de "los chicos geniales". Se sentía como si siempre estuviera poniéndose al día. Ahora todo el mundo está tratando de mantenerse al día con él...
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Education
Requests for Gifted and Talented Programs
Solicitudes a programas para dotados y talentosos
Las familias ya pueden presentar solicitudes para las pruebas del examen para Dotados y Talentosos (G y T por sus siglas en inglés).
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Education
New York Youth Mentoring Program
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of a new New York Youth Mentoring Program on Mon., Oct. 5th. The program looks to provide career and life guidance to children who are at risk of failing out of school or in foster care across the state.
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News
Save the Date! ¡Separe la fecha!
This month, for the second year, families will be invited to Tweed to attend Parent Conferences. Parents are an integral part of the system, and I want to hear from you...
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Arts
Talking the Bronx 09.16.15 Hablando del Bronx 09.16.15
Favor de unirse a Amigos de Soundview y la Alianza del Río Bronx en el Parque Soundview el sábado, 19 de septiembre de 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. para el Día Internacional de Limpieza de la Costa...
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Education
Free Back to School Event Evento gratuito de regreso a la escuela
All community members are invited to P.S. 279 on Thurs., Sept. 10th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. for a back-to-school event sponsored by Councilmember Fernando Cabrera...
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Health
Going big with BOOM!
A lo grande con BOOM!Un nuevo recurso para las lesbianas, homosexuales, bisexuales y transexuales (LGBT por sus siglas en inglés) de la ciudad, está llegando al condado....
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Education
Building Stronger Communities Creando Comunidades Solidarias
Una de las cosas de las que más disfruto como Canciller es cuando tengo la oportunidad de conversar con estudiantes y padres en las reuniones comunitarias...
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Education
Tearing down the Taboos
Miguel was working full-time and studying in college. He was 25 years old. The single parent of a 7-year-old, he was trying to rekindle his relationship with the child's mother and hoped to rebuild their family. Sometimes at work, he would joke that after he had passed away, he wanted to be remembered as...
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Education
Now what?
¿Ahora qué?La hija de Miguel Almanza, Ámbar Cristal, debe comenzar su último año de preparatoria en unos pocos días. Él estaba contento de que ella estuviera todavía de vacaciones esta semana....
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Education
Fighting hard to keep fair Luchar duro para que sea justo
It’s been a big year. 15-year-old Jaylene B. was named Freshman of the Year in her class, and was also recognized as one of the Youths of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of America organization....
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Education
Trauma and Teens Trauma y adolescentes
Exposure to traumatizing events is surprisingly common in young people. As many as 47 percent of teens, aged 12 to 17, report experiencing physical or sexual abuse/assault or witnessing violence....
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